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Relations between the two have become strained over the past 15 months over Pochettino's attempts to sign a number of his former players from St Mary's.

Tottenham - who angered Saints officials by signing Toby Alderweireld in the summer despite Southampton believing they had a first-option on the defender - have also tried to land Morgan Schneiderlin, Jay Rodriguez and Dejan Lovren in recent months.

And Southampton have been angered by Spurs attempts to land their best players for what they believe is way under market value.

It means Southampton are hugely reluctant to do business with Tottenham.

Wanyama is understood to be keen on moving to London to rejoin his former manager, but the Saints are determined to keep the former Celtic man.

Wanyama did not feature for Southampton in their 3-0 win over Norwich on Sunday